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About sweetersalt

Salt = sodium = bad. Sweet = calories = bad. Well, isn't that just a bleak outlook. I firmly believe that without salt and without sweet we all just live in a world of lettuce. Plain lettuce. Fun? No. This blog is about life. Namely, my life. But, not that specific. I myself am simply not that interesting. I live an ordinary life, work an ordinary job and do ordinary things. But... life is all about experiencing that feeling you get when you really, really like something. If you don't feel a little warm in your heart when you walk into a farmer's market or try on a piece of beautiful clothing that fits you perfectly (that just so happens to be a great deal!) then you should probably keep on a' movin' from my little plot of internet. Sweeter salt is my metaphor for the good things in life, sprinkled over everything in moderation. Banana? Kinda boring. Banana smoothie - yum! White tank top? Yawn. Statement necklace layered over said tank - now we're talking! I live in Portland, Maine. I love cooking, eating out, riding my bike and approachable fashion. This blog does not chronicle my every waking moment. This is because you will probably not be entertained by the 10th day in a row that I eat the exact same salad for lunch. It does chronicle a healthy, active, fun-filled, colorful lifestyle, in Portland and beyond. It also covers dogs. Cute ones mostly.

Polka Polka

Posted on May 31, 2012

Last week we had a couple of dreary days. Cool, rainy days usually leave me feeling lazy and reaching for one of the several pairs of trouser pants I have dutifully worn to work since my first post-college job. Who … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Syrup

Posted on May 24, 2012

We moved into our new house in February – the dead of winter. We had no idea what kind of planting the previous owners had done (answer: a lot) or what the grass looked like (answer: weeds). Here’s what some … Continue reading →

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Pop of yellow

Posted on May 21, 2012

Ross often makes fun of my love for yellow. I mean, our car is yellow (we call it “banana car”), my engagement ring has a yellow diamond, and I just always feel drawn to the bright, happy hue. My nails … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing

Posted on May 10, 2012

A while back I re-pinned a recipe Kate from The Blueberry Files posted on pinterest. Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing sounded too tasty to pass up. I love a good creamy salad dressing, especially one with buttermilk. It adds so much … Continue reading →

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SWAPmaine – back ‘atcha June 10!

Posted on April 27, 2012

I’m super happy to say that myself and the other SWAP maine ladies, Allie from Broke 207, Ashley from sweet william, Kate from Sweet Disorder, Laura from Fore Front Fashion, and Michelle from Maine Belle / Goodwill of Northern New … Continue reading →

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Curried Sweet Potato and Cranberry Salad

Posted on April 25, 2012

I made this quick side dish about a week ago for a BBQ at a friend’s house. I was starting to get some mobility in my arms after my bike accident so I was feeling like showing off. “Hey! Look … Continue reading →

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Cripple’s Night Out

Posted on April 19, 2012

Well here I am, first post-accident update! I’ve been doing really well since my bike accident; I’m feeling better every day. I don’t wear a sling most of the time, only when I’m out walking for a while. My arms … Continue reading →

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Wear your bike helmet!

Posted on April 9, 2012

Those of you that follow me on twitter may have heard about my bike accident last week. Though I have a pair of broken elbows and a skinned knee, it could have definitely been worse. Thank goodness for helmets! But… … Continue reading →

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We got some nature up in here

Posted on April 2, 2012

My new backyard is next to a wooded walking area, which means we have a bit of a forest view. Though we’re only 2.5 miles from downtown Portland, it almost feels like we’re in some strange suburbany forest world. This … Continue reading →

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Where’d the snow go?

Posted on March 23, 2012

Can you tell these photos were taken a few weeks ago? There’s snow on the dang ground! The last week or so has been filled with spectacular weather, even reaching into the 80′s. This DOES NOT HAPPEN in New England … Continue reading →

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